Clinic Coordinator - TMC Orthopedics

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Clinic Coordinator provides trained paramedical support in administering healthcare services and performs a variety of advanced and complex clerical tasks to support clinic functions at TMC Orthopedics. The role conducts initial screening of occupational medicine patients, assists physicians with examinations, and supports patient scheduling, clinic records, supplies, equipment, and administrative processes. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. This is a security-sensitive position subject to the requirements described in the job posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of office experience, including two years in a healthcare setting.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of the use and care of standard clinic equipment.
Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Must meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Responsibilities

Make medium to complex administrative decisions requiring comprehensive knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
Conduct initial screening of occupational medicine patients, including audiometric, keystone machine eye, electrocardiogram, vital signs, height and weight, and spirometer testing, and prepare reporting forms.
Assist physicians with examinations.
Oversee maintenance of office records for patients, billings, personnel, purchases, and inventory to ensure compliance with human resources and financial management policies and procedures.
Direct patients to examination rooms.
Schedule patient appointments and tests.
Order and stock clinic supplies.
Maintain diagnostic testing equipment and schedule repairs.
Respond to emergency situations.
Assist with data entry and processing for financial and/or human resources systems.
Code and process forms and documents using standard policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain filing systems.
Route incoming mail and answer correspondence that does not require a supervisor's attention.
Answer multi-line phones and greet and direct visitors.
Manage department human resources activities, including recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Increasing vacation accrual with longer service.
Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.